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Hundreds of 'flocks of seagulls' descended during the match, causing an unprecedented chaos... Players and referees were stunned, shouting, "Just throw some fries at them!"

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A flock of seagulls covering the stadium. /Photo=The Sun archive
A flock of seagulls covering the stadium. /Photo=The Sun archive

A bizarre incident occurred during a professional soccer match when a massive flock of seagulls invaded the ground, forcing the game to be suspended.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 19th (Korea time) that "a bizarre incident caused the match to descend into chaos as a flock of seagulls swarmed the stadium during a crucial A-League showdown in Australia."

The incident occurred on the 17th during a match between Melbourne Victory and Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia.

The media reported that "during the first minute of stoppage time in the second half, a huge number of seagulls suddenly flew in and occupied the Melbourne team's side of the ground. The birds were so numerous that they completely covered the field in white, making it extremely difficult for Newcastle's Lachlan Wales to take a free kick from the left flank."

A flock of seagulls covering the stadium. /Photo=The Sun archive
A flock of seagulls covering the stadium. /Photo=The Sun archive

This absurd scene spread rapidly via social media (SNS). Fans expressed hot and humorous reactions, such as "I hope all those birds paid for their tickets," "We should bring a basket of fries to distract them," "It's the rule of nature," and "Alfred Hitchcock's horror movie 'The Birds' must have been set in the A-League."

The match ended in a 2-2 draw after a fierce back-and-forth exchange where both teams scored two goals each. Newcastle's Eli Adam scored the opening goal in the 19th minute of the first half, but Melbourne's Charles Nduka turned the tide with a multi-goal performance. Adam scored a dramatic equalizer just one minute before the final whistle. The away team Newcastle secured a valuable point.

The media stated that "in Melbourne, incidents where flocks of seagulls disrupt matches occur quite frequently," and added that "as a result, players from both teams did not appear greatly flustered by this ridiculous incident."

Charles Nduka. /Photo=Melbourne Victory official SNS archive
Charles Nduka. /Photo=Melbourne Victory official SNS archive

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